Vulnerability Description
The eu-cookie-law plugin through 3.0.6 for WordPress (aka EU Cookie Law (GDPR)) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of several configuration options in the admin area and the displayed cookie consent message. This affects Font Color, Background Color, and the Disable Cookie text. An attacker with high privileges can attack other users.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eu Cookie Law Project | Eu Cookie Law | <= 3.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2019/SBA-ADV-20190913-01_WExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/eu-cookie-law/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9918Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2019/SBA-ADV-20190913-01_WExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/eu-cookie-law/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9918Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16522?
CVE-2019-16522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The eu-cookie-law plugin through 3.0.6 for WordPress (aka EU Cookie Law (GDPR)) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of several configuration options in the admin area and the display...
How severe is CVE-2019-16522?
CVE-2019-16522 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eu Cookie Law Project Eu Cookie Law.